I’m Miguel Alvarez, a Denver-based media operations professional who loves leading technical teams to deliver high-quality content on tight timelines. I excel at coaching teammates, aligning cross-functional partners, and turning complex workflows into smooth, reliable processes. I’ve built a career around optimizing production pipelines, Troubleshooting issues early, and ensuring content reaches clients with precision and on schedule. From coordinating Peacock 4K exclusives to editing for cross-border broadcasts, I thrive in fast-paced environments that blend production, postproduction, and distribution. I’m passionate about storytelling, continuous learning, and building strong production networks with global partners. When I’m not in the edit suite or on set, I enjoy creating personal horror shorts as an animator and staying hands-on with the tools I love.…

Miguel Alvarez

I’m Miguel Alvarez, a Denver-based media operations professional who loves leading technical teams to deliver high-quality content on tight timelines. I excel at coaching teammates, aligning cross-functional partners, and turning complex workflows into smooth, reliable processes. I’ve built a career around optimizing production pipelines, Troubleshooting issues early, and ensuring content reaches clients with precision and on schedule. From coordinating Peacock 4K exclusives to editing for cross-border broadcasts, I thrive in fast-paced environments that blend production, postproduction, and distribution. I’m passionate about storytelling, continuous learning, and building strong production networks with global partners. When I’m not in the edit suite or on set, I enjoy creating personal horror shorts as an animator and staying hands-on with the tools I love.…

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I’m Miguel Alvarez, a Denver-based media operations professional who loves leading technical teams to deliver high-quality content on tight timelines. I excel at coaching teammates, aligning cross-functional partners, and turning complex workflows into smooth, reliable processes. I’ve built a career around optimizing production pipelines, Troubleshooting issues early, and ensuring content reaches clients with precision and on schedule.

From coordinating Peacock 4K exclusives to editing for cross-border broadcasts, I thrive in fast-paced environments that blend production, postproduction, and distribution. I’m passionate about storytelling, continuous learning, and building strong production networks with global partners. When I’m not in the edit suite or on set, I enjoy creating personal horror shorts as an animator and staying hands-on with the tools I love.

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English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience

Media Operations Specialist at NBCUniversal
January 1, 2021 - Present
Lead a team of technicians, ensuring training and day-to-day priorities are communicated; provide cross-department support to deliver high-quality content on time. Manage project coordination with SkyShowtime and Peacock, troubleshooting issues and ensuring smooth delivery. Oversee 4K exclusives from ingest to pre-platform readiness, including Day of the Jackal, Pokerface, Long Bright River, Nosferatu, and Piece by Piece. Collaborate with Brazilian production houses to provide feedback on editing and production, and write editing notes to make content broadcast-ready in target regions. Conduct QC on software and track issues, coordinating with engineers, managers, and directors to drive progress.
Global Media Technician at NBCUniversal
February 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Quality-checked films and shows for global distribution in multiple languages (dubbed/subbed); collaborated with coordinators on rejections, questions, and clarifications. Knowledgeable in media formats/file types (QT, WMV, MXF, DNX, DV) and video standards (NTSC, PAL).
Operations Technician, Dubs at CBS 4, KCNC
August 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018
Pulled shifts as contractor performing floor directing, camera operating, and commercial ingest for live newscasts.
Production Manager / Broadcast Director / Operations Technician at NAZ Today Newscast
August 1, 2013 - May 1, 2017
Managed 20+ production crew with scheduling and training; contributed as shooter/editor on community stories.
Film Director / Post-Production Supervisor / Assistant Film Festival Director / Social Media Manager at UTV Studios
August 1, 2013 - May 1, 2017
Directed two $5,000-budget short films with a crew and cast of over 80 people; offered advertising and production services for film festival commercials and event tech support; managed Twitter and Facebook social media accounts.
Floor Manager at NAU-TV Services (FOX Sports Arizona)
January 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015
Managed talent and communicated with the production truck during live sports events.
Head of Production / Creative at Kick Axe Wrestling
December 1, 2013 - May 1, 2014
Organized production crew within a multi-camera placement for live shows; edited three two-hour shows.
Production Manager, Broadcast Director, Operations Technician at NAZ Today Newscast
August 1, 2013 - May 31, 2017
Managed 20+ production crew including scheduling and training; contributed to shooting and editing community stories.
Film Director, Post-Production Supervisor, Assistant Film Festival Director, Social Media Manager at UTV Studios
August 1, 2013 - May 31, 2017
Directed two $5,000-budgeted short films with a large crew; provided advertising and production services for festival commercials; offered technical support during events; managed Twitter and Facebook social media accounts.
Head of Production, Creative at Kick Axe Wrestling
December 1, 2013 - May 31, 2014
Organized production crew within a multi-camera setup for live shows; edited three two-hour shows.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media and Film with a Producing Emphasis and a minor in Photography at Northern Arizona University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media and Film with a Producing Emphasis at Northern Arizona University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

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